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Avatar for Keane Painting
Keane Painting
5.0(
104
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+2 more

Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Barry and Paul were wonderful! Not only did they give us the best price, but they picked up the exact paint we chose and that was included. Additionally, they were prompt, friendly, and did an impeccable job with painting the room - we will definitely be working with Keane Painting again and would HIGHLY recommend!!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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High Definition Painting Inc
4.9(
87
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"High Definition Painted the entire interior of my home 12 plus rooms. My Wife and I are extremely happy with the results. We also had High Definition paint the exterior of my home several years ago and were very happy with the results. Would highly recommend this Company and will call them for future painting jobs."
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+32

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Erivan Da Silva Painting
4.8(
70
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+16 more

Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Erivan and his team were super responsive and responsible and great to work with. They did really high quality work for us, and I loved the result. They have been painting for years, and were referred to me from a friend who had them paint his historic Somerville home with many details. The team was always on time, and they were great problem solvers when things inevitably came up (we ran out of paint, for example). I was also impressed that they painted all the trim perfectly without painters tape :) Their work included doing some light spackling of wall cracks, and removal of shades before they started. Finally, they were super fast!"
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project
Painting - Interior Project

+846

Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Olde England Painting
Olde England Painting
5.0(
56
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+5 more

Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Paul and his team were extremely professional, meticulous, easy to work with, and kind. They arrived early each day, put in long hours, and paid attention to details that even I had not noticed! They went above and beyond to make our house look like a brand new home— from carefully caulking cracks, painting window shutters and the garage and front door columns too. Paul checked in with questions along the way that showed how conscientious he is— from painting an exterior AC unit (an eyesore previously) to the exterior foundational wall color selection and even removing gunk around a basement window— he took his time and the work was thorough and beautiful. We requested that he strip paint from one of the columns holding up our deck to match the other columns and the result is amazing— looks exactly like the others. On top of all this, the team got the job done in great time! Not at all rushed but impressively efficient. I can't recommend Olde English Painting enough. All our neighbors keep saying our house looks so beautiful!"
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for ARCH PAINTING
ARCH PAINTING
4.4(
161
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+14 more

Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were really happy with Arch Painting. They painted the exterior of our house in early November, 2016. They came and gave us a very fair price and once they started the work they were quick and efficient. The crew was a great group of guys who worked very hard and they were finished in a week. We had some areas of rot and as promised, they did some light carpentry to repair those areas and we were very happy with that work. The crew was really great....polite guys who picked up after themselves. We have had others who did work who left the place a mess. Not these guys. We recommend Arch Painting! Our house looks great."
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+17

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for North Shore Painting
North Shore Painting
4.8(
59
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Peter and his team did an excellent job! The house needed a lot of carpentry repair (window frames repair, siding replacement etc.) All carpentry work was addressed. All the work was done with high quality. The house looks beautiful and I would recommend North Shore Painting."
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Exterior
Stairs
Dining Room

+5

Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Quality Preferred Painting
4.7(
90
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+6 more

Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Steve and his crew do exceptional work - professional, reliable, conscientious and top quality. It is obvious that they care about the quality of their work and they understand that the key to a good paint job is preparation and attention to detail. Steve's crew worked extremely hard to prepare my home to accept its latest coat of paint, and the results speak for themselves as they produced a nearly flawless job. I have had my house painted 3 or 4 times over the years and Steve's work was by far the best - not even close. You cannot go wrong with these guys."
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Sanctuary
Stripping wallpaer

+1

Response time2 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Supreme Painters Inc
Supreme Painters Inc
4.9(
117
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+3 more

Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lindo responded to my request for a quotation more promptly than two other painting companies. Most of the painting in my house will be interior, but the exterior doors were painted on Monday before the weather gets too cold. Omar did an excellent job: he cleaned up, was polite, put everything back the way it was, and the quality of the painting makes our doors look like new, including the two front "double" doors and a side door. During the job, whenever there was a question, Omar always did the higher quality approach, even if it took a little longer: he removed all the small window shades that were on the door and their hardware (and put it back), he patched a couple of holes in the doors, he prepared the surfaces including sanding existing paint, he painted all nearby wood, including the door frames, using exterior green or exterior white, and then used interior white on the insides of the doors. Painting of all the remaining interior work will be this winter; if that's done as well as Omar did on the doors on Monday, then my wife and I will be very happy."
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+52

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for VanGuard Pro Painters
VanGuard Pro Painters
5.0(
96
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+1 more

Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company repainted two warehouse units I own and did a great job. I have done some internal house painting myself so I can appreciate the fine job- good straight lines between paint of different colors on wall and ceiling, even quality paint coverage, just generally first rate. Would recommend."
Carp & Painting Projects
Residential Exterior Painting
Residential Exterior Painting
Residential Exterior Painting
Front Porch

+83

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
Star Painting Service Group, Inc.
5.0(
30
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Building - Paint or Stain - For Business+2 more

Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I would highly recommend Star Painting for outdoor or indoor Painting projects. Edson came to my home and not only agreed to paint my deck and porch, but suggested that I have the bulkhead and door trimmings painted as well. The Painter also painted my front door for the same price. I received a contract via email which listed the agreed upon painting areas and price. I am very satisfied with the excellent service of Star Painting and the Painter that completed the job."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Allston, MA

Most homeowners opt for semi-gloss or high-gloss paint to make the baseboards stand out against the walls. If you’d rather keep things subtle, matching the wall sheen with eggshell or satin also works well. When your trim has nicks or dents, reach for a flatter, matte finish—it hides minor imperfections better than a shiny coat.

Stripping old paint from trim costs $1 to $3 per linear foot. Pros use specialized tools and techniques to lift away existing layers without gouging the wood, then prep the surface for a fresh finish. While it adds to your budget, proper removal protects the molding and sets the stage for a smoother, longer-lasting paint job.

Tackling the baseboards first often leads to crisper lines. Painting trim first lets you tape off the boards instead of the walls, so you’re less likely to splatter color where you don’t want it. Any stray marks on the wall get covered when you roll on the final coat, making the whole process faster and tidier.

You can absolutely paint baseboards in place. Leaving them installed avoids the risk of cracking or misaligning the boards when they’re reattached. With thorough cleaning, light sanding, and careful taping, a pro—or an experienced DIYer—can achieve a sharp, factory-smooth finish while saving you the hassle of prying off and reinstalling trim.

Painting almost always beats replacement in cost. Swapping out baseboards runs about $150 in DIY materials or roughly $1,100 with a pro, while repainting costs about $50 in supplies and $1 to $5 per square foot for labor. Unless the boards are warped or severely damaged, a fresh coat delivers the same visual upgrade for a fraction of the price.

Paintable caulk and wood filler are the go-to fixes for nail holes in baseboards. Wood filler sands flush for a glass-smooth surface, while caulk provides a flexible seal that won’t crack as the house settles. Either way, patching those tiny divots before you prime ensures your finished baseboards look seamless.

The Allston, MA homeowners’ guide to painting services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.